“Everything was done to ensure that the Senate did not function. We elected a Senate leadership which we thought will work for Nigeria. We had to throw aside party differences to ensure that Nigeria is rescued.

“Despite these challenges, we have been able to make some achievements. It is on record that the Senate has passed 96 bills in the last two years. These bills that we have passed will create jobs for Nigerians and boost the economy.

“Conspiracy of powerful Nigerians led to the defeat of the PDP in Under the PDP administration, the exchange rate of the naira to a dollar was N165. Our economy under PDP was growing. As soon as APC came in, it sucked our economy, ” he said.

Ordia listed water, road and healthcare projects as part of the things he has attracted to his senatorial district. He also listed scholarship, job creation and youth empowerment as part of other sectors where he has made critical interventions.

Also speaking at the event, Ordia’s predecessor, Odion Ugbesia, pointed out that senators are primarily elected to make laws, adding that those who embark on projects, do that through extra efforts.

Ugbesia said: “We are witnesses to the dividends of democracy. We will not take the shine off him. I want to commend him for the quality representation.